HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2020-14796
LOW

CVE-2020-14796

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: October 21, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

3.1
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded product of Oracle Java SE (component: Libraries). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 7u271, 8u261, 11.0.8 and 15; Java SE Embedded: 8u261. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of Java SE, Java SE Embedded accessible data. Note: This vulnerability applies to Java deployments, typically in clients running sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, that load and run untrusted code (e.g., code that comes from the internet) and rely on the Java sandbox for security. This vulnerability does not apply to Java deployments, typically in servers, that load and run only trusted code (e.g., code installed by an administrator). CVSS 3.1 Base Score 3.1 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-14796 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

Debian1 product(s)
debian linux
netapp13 product(s)
7-mode transition toolactive iq unified managere-series santricity os controllere-series santricity storage managere-series santricity web services proxyhci management nodeoncommand insightoncommand unified managersantricity cloud connectorsantricity unified managersnapmanagersolidfire+1
openSUSE1 product(s)
leap
Oracle3 product(s)
openjdkjdkjre
Source: NVD CPE · 41 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (12)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2020-14796
CVSS Score3.1 / 10
SeverityLOW
CISA KEVNo
Affected4 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 21, 2020

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Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2020-14796 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.